Batasan

custom; habit; behavior; mannersnoun

Alternative meanings

A usual way of acting, behaving, or doing something, whether of a person, family, community, or culture. It can also refer to manners, conduct, or a repeated practice.

Pronunciation

bah-TAH-sahn

Root and affixes

Root: batasan. It can express custom, habit, behavior, or manners. It is related to anad, to become accustomed, and naandan, accustomed or habitual.

Variants or conjugations

customary; accustomed; nature; manners; custom; habitual behavior

Related words and expressions

habit; manners; tradition; culture; rule; action; accustomed

Meaning and usage notes

Batasan works for custom as a habit or way of acting. Naandan is used for something accustomed, usual, or traditional. Kostumbre can also appear as a Spanish loanword.